Free Impossible Love: An Unforeseen Destiny Novel Book One by Kimberly Readnour Page B

makes a face before swallowing.
    “Not good?” I ask.
    “Not quite what I expected. I thought it’d be sweeter, like a strawberry daiquiri. Plus, it has coconut in it.”
    “You don’t like coconut?” I place my palm on my heart, acting as if I’m hurt. “That’s a cardinal sin around here.”
    “It’s not my favorite. I’ll put it that way.”
    Kayla grins and the purse handles fall forward. I’m not sure why, but knowing she’s more relaxed around me than that dickweed makes me feel good.
    “You’ll have to try the drink somewhere else. Not everyone uses Coconut Rum to make them.” I give her a wink. The mood stays light after that, and Kayla’s uptight posture unwinds the deeper the conversation grows. I try to steer topics away that involve her personal life since she seems to be uncomfortable talking about herself. Which is a switch. Most girls I pick-up talk nonstop about themselves. That gets old, especially when I’m only interested in one thing. But Kayla intrigues me. I want to know more about her. Just not at the expense of making her distressed.
    “What are you studying?” Kamp leans forward and grins. “Whatcha want to be when you grow up?”
    Kamp finally asks a legit question. One of which I’m interested in finding the answer. I turn my head toward Kayla and wait. Instead of her shifting uncomfortably in her seat as I expected, she breaks into a huge smile.
    “This May I’ll be graduating from Purdue with my Bachelor of Science degree. Then I’ll take my boards to become a Registered Nurse.”
    “Ooh, a nurse. I think I have pain in my lower—”
    “Okay, that’s enough.” I shoot Kamp a frown and shake my head. He’s such a pervert.
    “I’m sure that cute waitress could help you with that,” Kayla blurts out. She rises in the seat, acting like she’s summoning her over. “I’ll get her attention.”
    I chuckle as Kamp’s face turns red. Damn, I’m impressed. I don’t think anyone has ever accomplished that feat. I glance at Kayla, and the impish gleam in her eyes stirs my insides. My gaze drops to her lips. The memory of her wrapped in my arms comes racing back, and I want to close the gap between us and devour that mouth. Before the night ends, those lips will be mine.
    **~~**~~**
    Kayla~
     
     
    The couples’ laughter fades around the corner as I exit the bar. The shopping complex is otherwise deserted and with the storefronts closed for the evening, minimal lighting cast shadows, giving the place an entirely different feel.
    “Where did you park?” Kai asks.
    “Over there.” I point in the general vicinity of the parking lot. It isn’t visible from here, and I have a distance to walk. Kai looks at the dark shadowed areas and frowns.
    “I’ll walk with you.” Kai tosses keys to Kamp, who’s quick to catch them. “Get the car and meet me in the north parking lot.”
    I bit my lip to keep from smiling at the intense stare Kai gives Kamp. A secret meaning passes between them, and I can only guess he wants Kamp to stall. Kamp nods once then turns toward me.
    “I’ll see you soon.” A sly grin overtakes Kamp’s mouth. “I’m sort of hard to resist.”
    I laugh. This guy is too much. “Yes, Kamp. I’m sure you are. I guess I’ll be seeing ya then.”
    “Get going,” Kai says in an irritated tone.
    Kamp laughs as he walks to a parking lot that’s a lot closer than where I parked.
    “Sorry about him. He’s an idiot,” Kai says, turning to me.
    “Nah, he’s okay. Funny.” I shrug and step forward. “My roommate is outspoken, so I’m used to it.”
    Kai grows quiet and slips his hands inside his short pockets. He steps beside me and keeps pace, but his back is rigid‌—‌the carefree guy from the bar, gone. I don’t understand why he’s here with me. Besides the obvious that he doesn’t want me walking alone after dark. What brought him to Princeville on a Sunday evening? It couldn’t have been the nachos. I’m sure there’s a